Central Bank Governor Caleb Fundanga says Children can make positive contributions towards the economic recovery of the country in view of the current global economic crisis.
Speaking when he officiated at the launch of Barclays Junior Achievement (JA) entrepreneurship initiative in Lusaka today, Dr Fundanga said children are capable economic players if properly mentored.
Dr. Fundanga noted that the partnership between JA Zambia and Barclays Bank should be embraced as it is aimed at teaching pupils entrepreneurship and business skills that will enable them compete effectively in the new global economy.
He added that the partnership will go a long way in assisting student in participating school to acquire business knowledge that can make them self sustainable and contribute the national economic growth.
Dr. Fundanga who is also JA Zambia chairperson further urged the business community emulate Barclays Bank and invest in future of children in the country.
The JA – Barclays partnership is entrepreneurship grant of US$18,000 aimed at fostering entrepreneurship skills in among students and five schools in Lusaka have been embarked to benefit.
And Earlier Barclays Bank Southern Region Africa region Director Zafar Masud pledged his Bank’s continued support to developmental sectors of the country’s economy.
Mr. Masud said entrepreneurship initiatives such as JA Programmes are important to the communities as they uplift the living standards of people by creating employment.
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That is a good observation. Children are future citizens.
Early childhood education is key. Establish a good elementary school system not just yaking because it sounds good to donors.
…”.teaching pupils entrepreneurship and business skills that will enable them compete effectively in the new global economy”….
NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY or NEW WORLD ECONOMY.You play with the words.So what happened to the old economy?…I smell a rat here.
Prepare for hard times ahead.
Do top brass govt officials share the same language ? It really beats my heart . Prof Lungwangwa vs Dr Funndanga theories .
1984 I warned you earlier to refrain from quoting that statement. We’re all sick of reading it! I have basically no problem with another person’s opinnion so long as he/she isn’t shoving it in my face whenever I come to this site.
Your posting on #3 indicates that you are a fine fellow who is able to use his brain to write other things apart from the same empty statement over and over again. Don’t make me start thinking otherwise.
Now back to the lecture at hand: children are the biggest investment in any country. Let them learn, make them earn and they will surely return.
Fundanga????????
Junior Achievement,Junior Millionare mmmmmm..Children hav become the source of concern now heeh.Gud gesture…..Its high tym nakweteko ka junior
I miti ekula , empanga.
In English we say,the trees that grow , make bushes or forests.
We need to teach the young ones so that they can understand from an early age the importance of education and hard work.
8 Zoe, hi dear, how are you today. how many juniors are you planning to have?
#6 Nine Chale,I second you on 1984.The dude can do better than his usual comment.Gov.Fundanga good observation as my cousins put it”Imiti ikula e mpanga”.Lets hope its working and not the usual lip-service.
Nkole Wa fimo fimo!! I have called you out. If you are man enough, i expect you to respong to my call- out on the mulongoti poster thread!
To read “respond”!
Sorry Ba Moze, i just thought i should make the correction for you above. Kansi bachita chani Ba mudala?
Babie, Thanks for the correction. The man took a swipe at me pa thread ya Amake Temwani. Very unwarranted attack.
Impressive data and clearly there is serious competition among banks over the Zambian Children for Standard Chartered Bank also announced a similar package yesterday.
The only impressive thing is that the children will benefit especially under this Barclays Bank programme.
On the other hand, let GRZ make it easy for 16 year olds and above to find easy jobs for certain hours in a week to allow them make money for the future. Such will be able to help the children have working Bank Accounts.
Why not even have apprenticeship, this will allow the kids to learn a trade.
Could be computers, telephone reception, accounts, etc
Hi Bloggers, iam off for lunch, catch you leta, please no fighting
I wonder how children can help solve the current global economic crisis. Can someone explain, I dont understand the BOZ governor.